Linda Maeding inducted our newest member Don Ales. Don is from Michigan and shares the “go Tigers” sentiment with President Kahl. Don received his Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from East Michigan University and graduate work with Columbia University. Don and Debbie are married with 3 daughters and 6 grandkids which keep them busy going to soccer and baseball games. They have lived in Auburn for 29 years and love this community. Don was previously the Executive Director of the Heritage Foundation, our partner in the Brewfest, and is now the CEO for the Gold Country Fairgrounds. Don is a Leadership Auburn graduate and has been a board member for the Placer County Farm Bureau. His moniker is “Make a Difference”!
Welcome Don
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Rotarian of the Month
President Kahl awarded Linda Maeding with the July Rotarian of the Month for her help and support in his first month as President.
Congratulations Linda!
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Weekly Meeting Question-
What was the first Beatle’s song to make #1 on the charts?
No fines were paid as the table got it right! Barb Besana noted that she remembers that song being played when she went into her school gym to get her polio vaccination! Coincidence or foreshadowing?
see answer below-
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Program-
Our speaker was Suzi Vinci the Placer County Veterans Services Officer. Suzi is a Northern California Native, born at Mather AFB. She come from a strong military family with 4 generations serving in the US Military, spanning each conflict beginning with WWI. Suzi served 15 years with the US Navy, both active and reserve. Suzi began her journey in veteran services in early 2007 as a State Service Officer for AMVETS. In 2013 she transferred to Sacramento County Veteran Services and in December 2014 joined the Placer County team. Suzi has been the Placer County VSO since March of this year and is a lifetime member of Women Veterans Alliance, AMVETS and VFW.
Each County has a Veterans Service Office to assist veterans and their families in obtaining State and Federal benefits. There are a wide variety of benefits earned by the veteran such as health and dental care, pension, tax waivers for disable veterans, specialty license plates, state park passes, college fee waivers for veterans and families, Agent Orange exposure benefits, and support to families at time of death including rifle team honors and access to burial at the Dixon military cemetery.
Suzi emphasized that veterans who have not yet accessed their health benefits consider doing so before the need is critical. Our veterans served us proudly and have earned the support and assistance provided by the local Veterans Service Office as well as State and Federal programs. Contact Suzi at 916-780-3290 for a tour of the Office which is located at 1000 Sunset Blvd., Suite 115 in Rocklin. For more information check out the VSO
The Fun Committee of Herb and Al are organizing another evening of fun at Don Whitaker’s Ceronix building. It’s the perfect setting for sharing some snacks and beverages and good times. See your email for details and register via Club Runner or let Herb/Al know you’re coming. Friday, August 10th at 5:30. Just $15!
Betty Bennett announced that the Community BBQ posters and handouts were available and encourage us all to bring them to our businesses and those places we do business. She hopes to see them everywhere!
Polio Video Getting to Zero Matters: In 1952 the threat was very real as it was the worst US outbreak in our history. But then it got worse throughout the world. In 1988, 350,00 new cases which in perspective is greater than 1,000 cases per day. This year there have 13 new cases which represents a small backslide from 2016. We will know that polio has been defeated when there are no new cases for 3 years. https://www.rotary.org/en/why-zero-matters-polio-eradication
President Kahl invited Peter Konrad to do an elevator speech to Jarrod Anderson since Jarrod hadn’t been there in awhile.
Phil and Susie Booker are hosting a meet and greet with our incoming RYE student, Chloe from Belgium. Saturday, August 11 at 7 PM. BYOB plus bring an appetizer or dessert to share. See your email from Club Runner for details. RSVP at pnb@bookeraccountancy.com.
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Recurring Meeting Announcements
The Rotary raft trip is scheduled for August 26, 2018., with over 30 rafters. Mark your calendars and check with Bridget Powers or Bob Santin to sign up. Rafting will be on the South Fork of the American River, a Class III stream. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will double-match Polio Plus funds, which means each rafter’s contribution to the cause will be worth $150.
It’s time to seek sponsorships for the 36th Annual “Spirit of Auburn” Community Barbecue, set for September 14, 2018. A form is available and credit cards can be used for setting up a sponsorship. See form below.
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Rotarians On-The-Go
Past President Bob Santini Continues the Alaskan Tour.
(submit your travel pictures for inclusion in a weekly bulletin)
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District News
From
Ginny Lewis
Rotary District 5190 Executive Assistant
Come join your fellow Rotarians from around our large, diversified District for a day of great Training on September 8th. The Avenues of Service Seminarallows you the opportunity to:
1. Dive deeper into how to get things done in your clubs and your community!
2. Learn Inspiring new ways to be in action!
3. Design your day from a smorgasbord of breakout sessions to best meet your Rotary interests.
Details of the Avenues of Service Seminar are attached. Take a minute to read the flyer, peruse the program of breakout sessions and better understand the desired outcomes. We are confident there is something of interest for all Rotarians in our amazing District.
Be part of a great day to enjoy fellowship with D5190 Rotarians and add more tools to your tool box so you can go back to your clubs and communities and Be The Inspiration!
The Training will be held at the Truckee Meadows Community College. Clubs will be invoiced $20 for each member that registers for the Seminar. More details on the attachments.
President Kahl. Don received his Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from East Michigan University and graduate work with Columbia University. Don and Debbie are married with 3 daughters and 6 grandkids which keep them busy going to soccer and baseball games. They have lived in Auburn for 29 years and love this community. Don was previously the Executive Director of the Heritage Foundation, our partner in the Brewfest, and is now the CEO for the Gold Country Fairgrounds. Don is a Leadership Auburn graduate and has been a board member for the Placer County Farm Bureau. His moniker is “Make a Difference”!
of the Month for her help and support in his first month as President.
AFB. She come from a strong military family with 4 generations serving in the US Military, spanning each conflict beginning with WWI. Suzi served 15 years with the US Navy, both active and reserve. Suzi began her journey in veteran services in early 2007 as a State Service Officer for AMVETS. In 2013 she transferred to Sacramento County Veteran Services and in December 2014 joined the Placer County team. Suzi has been the Placer County VSO since March of this year and is a lifetime member of Women Veterans Alliance, AMVETS and VFW.)
